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Youth in Business Summit 2025: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Ghana

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The Youth in Business (YIB) Summit 2025 is set to take place in Accra on September 18th and 19th at the British Council, bringing together young entrepreneurs, creatives, policymakers, and innovators to explore business and development opportunities. The two-day summit will feature panel discussions, keynote speeches, skill-building workshops, and networking sessions, with a focus on providing young people with practical tools, knowledge, and inspiration to build successful businesses and contribute to Ghana's economic growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The summit will feature a lineup of notable speakers, including Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Offoase-Ayeribi, who will highlight the importance of supportive policy environments for young entrepreneurs; Mrs. Marryana Adu-Gyamfi, Head of Digital Channels at Enterprise Insurance Company, who will share insights on digital transformation and customer experience; and Dr. Timothy Karikari, Director at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Corporation, who will discuss branding, ethical storytelling, and talent development.
  • Other speakers include Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, MP for Amenfi-Central, who will emphasize youth participation in politics and community development; actress and serial entrepreneur Fella Makafui, who will share lessons on branding, entertainment, and business diversification; and actress-entrepreneur Victoria Lebene, who will discuss her journey in business and entertainment.
  • The summit will also feature fashion designer Sadia Sanusi, Creative Director of SaadiaSanusi, who will speak on entrepreneurship in the creative industries; entrepreneur Kofi Osei, who will provide insights on startup growth and leadership; and award-winning actress and radio personality Amanda Jisseh, who will highlight the role of media and storytelling.
  • Young people attending the summit will learn about emerging business trends, digital innovation, and sustainable practices, and will take part in practical workshops on branding, leadership, and financial management.
  • The summit is open to young entrepreneurs, startups, students interested in business, creatives, and policymakers, with registration details available on the Youth in Business website and social media pages.

Statistics:

  • The summit is expected to bring together over 500 young entrepreneurs, creatives, policymakers, and innovators.
  • The event will feature over 20 speakers, including notable figures from politics, media, fashion, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.
  • The Youth in Business Impact Hub has announced the recipients of the 2025 YIB Impact Award, recognizing industrious individuals whose leadership and contributions have shaped their industries while inspiring the next generation.

Sources:

  • [The Business and Financial Times] - "Youth in Business summit to empower young entrepreneurs"
  • [Youth in Business website] - Registration details for the summit
  • [Youth in Business social media pages] - Event updates and announcements

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